The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Swelling in the arms, legs, or feet (7%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Confusion (6%)
- Hallucination (5%)
- Constipation (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Abnormal walking
- Sleepiness
- Falls
- Rash
- Hives
- Agitation or distress
- Aggression
Nuplazid serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm: racing or pounding heart, feeling faint or dizzy
- Angioedema: swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Nuplazid side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
